figueres: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2Neutral to formal, depending on context.
Quick answer
What does “figueres” mean?
Numerical symbols, shapes, or influential persons.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Numerical symbols, shapes, or influential persons.
Refers to statistical data, diagrams, human silhouettes, or prominent individuals in a field.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minor. In finance, 'to figure' (US) vs. 'to work out' (UK).
Connotations
Similar. 'Public figure' has same weight.
Frequency
Comparably high frequency in both.
Grammar
How to Use “figueres” in a Sentence
The figures show (that)...to figure out somethingto cut a fine figureVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “figueres” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- I can't figure out this puzzle.
- It figures that the train is late.
American English
- Let me figure the total cost.
- She figures she'll be done by five.
adverb
British English
- Not used as an adverb.
American English
- Not used as an adverb.
adjective
British English
- Not commonly used as a pure adjective.
American English
- Not commonly used as a pure adjective.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to financial performance metrics (Q3 figures).
Academic
Used for data in research (see Figure 4).
Everyday
Talks about body shape or cost (I need to watch my figure).
Technical
Denotes diagrams in engineering or geometry.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “figueres”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “figueres”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “figueres”
- Using singular 'figure' for plural data (e.g., 'the figure are rising').
- Confusing 'figures' with 'numbers' in idioms.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the singular 'figure' is common (e.g., 'a three-figure sum', 'see Figure 1'). 'Figures' often refers to sets of numerical data or multiple people/shapes.
A 'number' is the abstract concept of quantity. A 'figure' is the written symbol for a number or a statistic. We say 'a high number of complaints' but 'the latest unemployment figures'.
Yes, commonly in American English meaning 'to think/believe' or 'to calculate' (e.g., 'I figure it will take an hour').
It means a rough or approximate estimate, not an exact number.
Numerical symbols, shapes, or influential persons.
Figueres is usually neutral to formal, depending on context. in register.
Figueres: in British English it is pronounced /ˈfɪɡ.əz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈfɪɡ.jɚz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “cut a fine figure”
- “figure of speech”
- “in round figures”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
FIGures: Financial data, Important people, Geometrical shapes.
Conceptual Metaphor
NUMBERS ARE ENTITIES / PEOPLE ARE STATUES.
Practice
Quiz
In which sentence does 'figure' refer to a person?